About the book
A hilariously subversive YA debut that explores the meaning of friendship and loyalty, and also why you should avoid being trapped in a small space with an angry chicken. Perfect for fans of Andrew Smith’s Winger and Frank Portman’s King Dork.
It all started with a harmless prank. But now high school junior Lawrence Barry is one step away from reform school unless he participates in a mentorship program. His mentee? Spencer Knudsen, a Norwegian exchange student with Spock-like intelligence but the social skills of the periodic table.
Then disaster strikes. Homecoming Week. When someone dressed as the school Viking mascot starts destroying the fairytale-inspired floats, all suspicion falls on Lawrence. Add to the mix a demon Goth girl, a Renaissance LARPing group, an overzealous yearbook editor, and three vindictive chickens, and Lawrence soon realizes that his situation may be a little out of control. But Spencer seems to have some answers. In fact, Spencer may be the one friend Lawrence never knew he needed.
One harmless prank from reform school. One new friend who might be the key to everything—or his ultimate downfall.
- Witty Narrator: Meet Lawrence Barry—high school junior, master of bad decisions, and the number one suspect in a homecoming sabotage he didn’t commit.
- An Unlikely Mentorship: To stay out of reform school, Lawrence has to mentor Spencer, a brilliant Norwegian exchange student who might be even more of a disaster than he is.
- Hilarious High School Hijinks: Navigate a homecoming week packed with fairytale float destruction, a demon Goth girl, a Renaissance LARPing group, and three very, very angry chickens.
- Subversive Teen Humor: Perfect for readers who like their coming of age stories with a heavy dose of sarcasm, heart, and absurdity.
Editions of Boomerang Effect
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062399403
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062399410
Read an Excerpt
A hilariously subversive YA debut that explores the meaning of friendship and loyalty, and also why you should avoid being trapped in a small space with an angry chicken. Perfect for fans of Andrew Smith’s Winger and Frank Portman’s King Dork.
It all started with a harmless prank. But now high school junior Lawrence Barry is one step away from reform school unless he participates in a mentorship program. His mentee? Spencer Knudsen, a Norwegian exchange student with Spock-like intelligence but the social skills of the periodic table.
Then disaster strikes. Homecoming Week. When someone dressed as the school Viking mascot starts destroying the fairytale-inspired floats, all suspicion falls on Lawrence. Add to the mix a demon Goth girl, a Renaissance LARPing group, an overzealous yearbook editor, and three vindictive chickens, and Lawrence soon realizes that his situation may be a little out of control. But Spencer seems to have some answers. In fact, Spencer may be the one friend Lawrence never knew he needed.
One harmless prank from reform school. One new friend who might be the key to everything—or his ultimate downfall.
- Witty Narrator: Meet Lawrence Barry—high school junior, master of bad decisions, and the number one suspect in a homecoming sabotage he didn’t commit.
- An Unlikely Mentorship: To stay out of reform school, Lawrence has to mentor Spencer, a brilliant Norwegian exchange student who might be even more of a disaster than he is.
- Hilarious High School Hijinks: Navigate a homecoming week packed with fairytale float destruction, a demon Goth girl, a Renaissance LARPing group, and three very, very angry chickens.
- Subversive Teen Humor: Perfect for readers who like their coming of age stories with a heavy dose of sarcasm, heart, and absurdity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boomerang Effect about?
A hilariously subversive YA debut that explores the meaning of friendship and loyalty, and also why you should avoid being trapped in a small space with an angry chicken. Perfect for fans of Andrew Smith’s Winger and Frank Portman’s King Dork.
It all started with a harmless prank. But now high school junior Lawrence Barry is one step away from reform school unless he participates in a mentorship program. His mentee? Spencer Knudsen, a Norwegian exchange student with Spock-like intelligence but the social skills of the periodic table.
Then disaster strikes. Homecoming Week. When someone dressed as the school Viking mascot starts destroying the fairytale-inspired floats, all suspicion falls on Lawrence. Add to the mix a demon Goth girl, a Renaissance LARPing group, an overzealous yearbook editor, and three vindictive chickens, and Lawrence soon realizes that his situation may be a little out of control. But Spencer seems to have some answers. In fact, Spencer may be the one friend Lawrence never knew he needed.
One harmless prank from reform school. One new friend who might be the key to everything—or his ultimate downfall.
- Witty Narrator: Meet Lawrence Barry—high school junior, master of bad decisions, and the number one suspect in a homecoming sabotage he didn’t commit.
- An Unlikely Mentorship: To stay out of reform school, Lawrence has to mentor Spencer, a brilliant Norwegian exchange student who might be even more of a disaster than he is.
- Hilarious High School Hijinks: Navigate a homecoming week packed with fairytale float destruction, a demon Goth girl, a Renaissance LARPing group, and three very, very angry chickens.
- Subversive Teen Humor: Perfect for readers who like their coming of age stories with a heavy dose of sarcasm, heart, and absurdity.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Boomerang Effect?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Runaways
Where can I read a sample of Boomerang Effect?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062399403
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Boomerang Effect?
Gordon Jack
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Boomerang Effect is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062399403) and ebook(ISBN 9780062399410)
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